Published August 18. 2024 06:45AM
The Honky Tonk Twins are returning to the West End Fair this year and are hoping for better weather than their appearance last year in the pouring rain.
“We had a few amazingly faithful people who braved the storm — staying under their umbrellas and ponchos for the whole show — who we were VERY grateful for last year,” said twin Jessica Snyder.
The duo will perform at 2 and 4 p.m. Aug. 22.
OK, they’re not really twins.
Snyder and Willie Barry are both from Frederick, Maryland, are both the same age, and have both been pursuing their solo careers since their early teens.
“Willie and I truly enjoy walking down memory lane with our audiences and seeing them sing along with favorites that they may not have heard in some time. We focus on lots of the great duets, like “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” by Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn, “Golden Rings” by George Jones and Tammy Wynette, “Jackson” by Johnny Cash and June Carter-Cash, “Holdin’ On To Nothin’ ” by Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner and many more,” Snyder said.
Beloved female artists include Patsy Cline with “Crazy” and her other hits, “Harper Valley P.T.A.” by Jeannie C. Riley, Lynn Anderson’s “Rose Garden,” “Once A Day” by Connie Smith, “These Boots are Made for Walking” by Nancy Sinatra, and other favorites. Barry enjoys performing “Jambalaya” by Hank Williams, “Hello Walls” by Faron Young, Elvis Presley’s “Kiss Me Quick,” “Act Naturally” by Buck Owens and Charley Pride’s “Kiss an Angel Good Morning.”
“Audience members are sure to remember many of the songs we do and will be able to find something they enjoy in each set. With some costume changes and playful banter mixed into our shows as well, there is always laughter and fun to be had, and we can’t wait to share that with our audiences this year,” Snyder said.
Jessica Snyder and Willie Barry are the Honky Tonk Twins.